YEARLY HIGH
42.3894 AFN
YEARLY LOW
36.3568 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
39.0587 AFN

2012 LYD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LYD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 42.3894. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 36.3568.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.0326 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.1978 to the December average rate of 40.9034, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 42.3894 was up 4.65% compared to the 2011 peak of 40.5043, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LYD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 211,947 AFN
2011 Average 181,242 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 181,784 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,162.80 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

42.0955
36.7525
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to AFN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 38.2599, compared to 39.8574 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.5975 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.2599
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 39.8574

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 2.6746 AFN (High: 40.6149 / Low: 37.9403). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4688 AFN (High: 38.3549 / Low: 37.8861).

September Spread (Volatile) ±2.6746
August Spread (Stable) ±0.4688

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.7468 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7468

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 41.6503) against the same month in 2011 (average: 39.1667), the exchange rate shifted by +2.4836 (+6.34%).

2012 Avg (November) 41.6503
2011 Avg (November) 39.1667

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 37.8527 36.3568 37.1978
February 39.5599 37.2467 38.7193
March 39.4183 38.2210 38.5206
April 38.8112 38.3404 38.6449
May 38.8756 37.8652 38.4066
June 38.5124 37.6868 38.0702
July 38.5403 37.8783 38.1398
August 38.3549 37.8861 38.2495
September 40.6149 37.9403 39.0201
October 41.8597 40.5338 41.1813
November 42.3894 40.9879 41.6503
December 41.2335 40.3532 40.9034